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Springfield College Gymnastics and Fitness Camp
Camp Information
Dates: July 26-30, 2010Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Ages: Boys and Girls ages 7-17
The Director
Dr. Stephen PosnerHead Men’s Gymnastics Coach
Springfield College
In his 28th season as head men’s gymnastics coach at Springfield College, Dr. Steve Posner is one of the outstanding gymnastics coaches in the nation.
Posner has coached 135 All-Americans and 19 national champions, and has led the Pride to three straight USA Gymnastics (USAG) crowns from 1991 to 1993 during his tenure at Springfield College. He was selected both the USAG and National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches (NACGC) Division II-III Coach of the Year in 1992 and 1993, and earned NCAA Eastern Regional Coach of the Year honors in 2002, 2008, and 2009. In 2007, Coach Posner was awarded the prestigious “Honor Coach Award” for 25 years or more of outstanding contributions and leadership to the sport of gymnastics.
Posner served as the gymnastics chair for the World Maccabiah Games in Israel in 1997. He was the chairman of the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Committee from 1991 to 1994 and is now serving as an at large position on the committee.
Posner competed at the University of California and earned All-American honors in the floor exercise in 1974. The following year, he helped lead the Golden Bears to the NCAA Division I Championship. He was a member of the U.S. Elite National Team from 1973 to 1975 and won gold medals in the floor exercise and in the all-around at the 1973 Maccabiah Games. Posner, an associate professor of sports management, joined the Springfield College staff in 1982 after coaching at SUNY Cortland for two years. He also served as an assistant coach at Syracuse University from 1977 to 1980. Posner earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Cal-Berkley, his master’s degree in physical education from Syracuse, and his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.
Assistant Director John Szmczyk
Former Varsity Gymnast, Former Assistant Coach, Springfield College Guidance Counselor, Duggan Middle School
Our knowledgeable staff includes several experienced club coaches and former and current collegiate gymnasts.
The Program
This positive and highly successful community-based grassroots summer program is designed to provide boys and girls aged six through 17 with a fun-filled introduction to the sport of gymnastics. Activities include instruction in tumbling, vaulting, and the gymnastics apparatus. Participants are introduced to basic gymnastics skills using carefully designed learning progressions. Strength, flexibility, and agility exercises will also be developed as important ingredients in gymnastics and all sports and fitness activities. An expert staff of college students and professionals will coach and supervise all gymnastics and recreational activities. Boys and Girls at all skill levels are encouraged to enroll and instruction will be carefully adapted according to each child’s experience level.Facilities
- Top air conditioned gymnastics training facility with a spring tumbling floor, mini trampolines, a full-size trampoline and top Olympic Gymnastics equipment
- Full-sized athletic fields and gymnasiums for recreational activities
- Olympic-sized swimming pool for recreational swim
Daily Schedule
- 8:45 - 9 a.m. All Campers dropped off at PE Complex
- 9 - 10:15 a.m. Gymnastics skill development
- 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Recreational Swimming
- 10:45 - noon Fitness games and activities
- Noon Pick up campers.
How To Register
Download the Gymnastics and Fitness Registration Form.Camp Fee: $ 128
Sibling Discount: $113
Return the attached form with payment to:
Springfield College/Business Office
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109-3797
Credit Card Registrations may be faxed to (413) 748-3534 or phoned-in by dialing (413) 748-5287.
Upon receipt of registration, a confirmation letter containing additional information and a medical form will be mailed. A completed medical form, signed by a physician and proof of health insurance, will be required prior to the start of camp. This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.
Questions about registration?
Call (413) 748-5287 or e-mail specialprograms@spfldcol.edu.
Questions about the camp program?
Call Coach Posner at (413) 748-3357 or e-mail: sposner@spfldcol.edu.